HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the immune system, and if left untreated, can make it harder for the body to fight infections and related diseases.
The Silver Rainbow program aims to improve the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people as they age and enter the Australian aged care system.
The factsheet below is one of ten created as part of the Silver Rainbow program to provide guidance for aged care workers on how to support LGBT people in aged care.
You can access all of the Silver Rainbow factsheets here:
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